Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

What Pasadena Yacht & Country Club does

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club (PYCC) is a privately owned and operated country club established in 1924 by Walter Hagen and Jack Taylor in Gulfport, Florida, and currently owned by Dr. Jeffrey Paonessa following his October 2016 acquisition. The club operates across approximately 300 acres of waterfront property on Boca Ciega Bay in southern Pinellas County and offers an integrated set of recreational and social amenities: an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed in the 1920s and renovated by Arnold Palmer in the 1980s, an 82-slip private marina, a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a health and wellness center, multiple dining venues (Main Dining Room, Hagen Grille, Bayside Grille, Hagen/Palmer Deck), a golf shop, and a youth activities program. Weddings, galas, and fundraisers are hosted on a limited basis for both members and non-members. Membership is structured into four tiers — Full Golf (age 40+), Executive I Golf (31–39), Executive II Golf (21–30), and Sport — each subject to a $700 minimum annual food and beverage spend, with reciprocal yachting privileges available through the Yachting Club of America's 500+ participating clubs.

The club's business model is a recurring subscription revenue model built on tiered annual membership dues, supplemented by mandatory and discretionary food and beverage spend, marina slip rentals, golf shop retail, instruction fees, and event hosting fees. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: the Membership Director conducts private tours by appointment, with new-member acquisition sourced primarily through existing member referrals, a dedicated realtor channel targeting new Pasadena community homeowners, and the clubhouse website. There is no mobile app, no API, no proprietary technology platform, and no disclosed AI/ML capability; operations are run through a standard Clubhouse Online member portal. Day-to-day operations are managed by General Manager Tommy Hart, with a department head structure spanning golf (Head Professional Michael Fream), culinary (Executive Chef Scotty Lazlo), agronomy (Course Superintendent Adam Flynn), and marina (Dock Master Jake Tiller).

Strategically, PYCC is in a multi-year capital reinvestment cycle under Dr. Paonessa's ownership, evidenced by the March 2026 groundbreaking of a freestanding Health Center and an ongoing 2026 golf course improvement program. The competitive position rests on a 100-year heritage brand, association with legendary figures (Hagen, Palmer, Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Babe Zaharias), a protected-harbor marina, and a multi-vertical amenity mix that creates meaningful switching costs within its local Tampa Bay submarket. The principal constraints are single-owner private structure, undisclosed financials, and full concentration on a single geographic market.

Name

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

Legal name

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

Website

https://pyccgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club is a privately owned, 100-year-old country club in Gulfport, Florida offering championship golf, an 82-slip marina, tennis, fitness, dining, and youth programs to affluent members across age-tiered membership types in the Tampa Bay market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Membership golf course
• Marina boat slips
• Yacht club dining
• Tennis fitness amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Gulfport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for Full Golf, Executive I Golf, Executive II Golf, and Sport memberships with tiered pricing based on age and privileges. All members required to spend minimum $700 annually in food and beverage.
2. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, special parties, organization galas and fundraisers. Available to both members and non-members on limited basis.
3. Marina Slip Rental: 82-slip private marina with boat slip leasing available to members. Liveaboard situations not allowed.
4. Food and Beverage: Clubhouse dining, Hagen Grille, Bayside Grille poolside dining, and takeout services generating F&B revenue with mandatory minimum spend requirement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club is a private membership country club that sells tiered annual memberships (Full Golf, Executive I/II Golf, and Sport) granting access to an 18-hole championship golf course, an 82-slip private marina, tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pool, fitness center, multiple clubhouse dining venues, and youth programming. All members must spend a minimum of $700 annually in food and beverage, and the club supplements membership revenue with marina slip rentals, event hosting (weddings, galas, fundraisers), and golf shop retail.

Product overview

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club is a privately owned and operated country club established in 1924, offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and social amenities centered around its 18-hole championship golf course. The club's portfolio includes golf facilities (course, instruction, and pro shop), an 82-slip private marina, swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a health and wellness center, multiple dining venues, youth activities, and event/wedding hosting services. The club operates various membership tiers (Full Golf, Executive I/II Golf, and Sport) that provide access to these amenities. The product architecture is best described as a unified club experience combining these interconnected recreational services rather than discrete modular products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PYCC Marina: 82-slip private marina known as one of the more protected harbors on the west coast of Florida.
• PYCC Cruising Fleet

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course originally designed in the 1920s and renovated in the 1980s by Arnold Palmer, considered one of the top courses in the area. Available to Full Golf, Executive I/II Golf members, and Sport members (twice monthly with cart/green fees).
• Golf Instruction Program Golf instruction services delivered by PGA professionals, featuring private lessons, group clinics, and junior golf programs for members.
• 82-Slip Private Marina An 82-slip private marina on Boca Ciega Bay, known as one of the more protected harbors on the west coast of Florida, offering boat slip rental to PYCC members. Liveaboard situations are not allowed.
• Swimming Pool & Aquatics Outdoor swimming pool with daily hours from dawn to dusk, water aerobics classes (Monday-Friday 10am-11am), swimming lessons, and poolside dining at Bayside Grille.
• Tennis & Pickleball Tennis courts with professional coaching by Coach Fahro Fejzic, and pickleball courts at Skimmer Point open to PYCC Members and Skimmer Point residents. Paddles and balls available for checkout at the Golf Shop.
• Health & Wellness Center Health and fitness facility offering personal training, massage therapy, and physical therapy services. Open 24 hours on Sundays and Mondays using exterior door.
• Clubhouse Dining Multiple dining venues including the Main Dining Room (club dining), Hagen Grille (casual dining), Bayside Grille (poolside casual dining), and Hagen/Palmer Deck. Takeout service also available. Subject to mandatory minimum annual F&B spend.
• Youth Activities Program Year-round youth programming including outdoor movies at the pool, Breakfast with Santa, Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Festival, tennis lessons, swim lessons, golf lessons, and Summer Tennis Camp.
• Weddings & Events Waterfront ceremony and reception venue hosting weddings, special parties, organization galas, and fundraisers. Available on a limited basis for both Members and non-Members.
• Golf Shop Full-service golf shop offering golf equipment, apparel, and accessories. Includes bag storage. Hours: Monday varies by season, Tuesday-Sunday 7am-6pm.
• Membership Programs Tiered private membership including Full Golf (age 40+), Executive I Golf (ages 31-39), Executive II Golf (ages 21-30), and Sport membership. All members receive access to golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, dining, reciprocal yachting privileges, and social activities.
• PYCC Cruising Fleet Organized cruising program offering members opportunities to meet new friends and travel to outside venues and Yacht Clubs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Yachting Club of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPYCC is a member of the Yachting Club of America, providing reciprocal yachting privileges to members at over 500 participating clubs worldwide. Members receive letters of introduction and membership cards for use when visiting reciprocal clubs. Privileges include dining, dockage, and swimming pool access subject to availability. Golf, fitness, and tennis are not included in reciprocal privileges.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Boca Ciega Yacht Club: Local Gulfport/St. Petersburg yacht club with marina access. Comparable waterfront yacht-club experience in the immediate PYCC market, though without the integrated championship golf product.
• Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club: St. Petersburg, FL waterfront resort with private golf club component. Comparable waterfront recreational venue in the immediate PYCC market, though structured as a hotel resort rather than member-owned club.

Direct peers

• Avila Golf & Country Club: Tampa, FL exclusive private golf and country club. Comparable Tampa Bay private club competing for similar affluent member demographics.
• The Concession Golf Club: Bradenton, FL private golf club where PYCC's Director of Instruction previously worked. Comparable high-end private golf club with championship pedigree in the Tampa Bay/Sarasota corridor.
• Innisbrook Golf Resort: Palm Harbor, FL private/resort golf community with multiple championship courses. Comparable Florida golf property serving affluent members in the Tampa Bay region.
• Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club: Florida private yacht & country club offering golf, marina, tennis, and dining under a membership model. Directly comparable dual-amenity (golf + yachting) club structure serving affluent Florida members.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Orlando, FL private country club with championship golf course and resort-style amenities, long-time PGA Tour host venue. Comparable established Florida private club with strong brand and recurring membership revenue.
• TPC Tampa Bay: Private PGA Tour-affiliated golf club in the Tampa Bay region with championship course and member amenities. Comparable premium private club competing for the same affluent Florida golfers.
• Old Memorial Golf Club: Exclusive private golf club in Tampa, FL with championship course and high-end membership tiers. Directly comparable private member club serving Tampa Bay's affluent golf market.
• Sawgrass Country Club: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL private country club with golf and waterfront amenities including marina access. Comparable Florida private club with dual golf/marina amenity mix and affluent membership base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pyccgolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/pyccgolf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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